Week 15 Fantasy WR Rankings: Sleepers A.J. Brown, Dede Westbrook among potential playoff heroes

Putting out our initial Week 15 fantasy WR rankings almost seems like an exercise in futility (even more so than most weeks). There are so many injuries to big-name wide receivers, including Adam Thielen (hamstring), Will Fuller (hamstring), Mike Evans (hamstring), JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee), T.Y. Hilton (calf), DeVante Parker (concussion), Calvin Ridley (abdomen), and DJ Chark (ankle), that there are bound to be plenty of changes. Waiver wire pickups will emerge, sleepers will present themselves, and start 'em, sit 'em decisions will be agonized over. 

The most obvious sleeper candidates are the direct replacements for these players, at least the obvious ones in favorable matchups. Breshad Perriman and maybe Justin Watson (@ Lions), Allen Hurns and maybe Isaiah Ford (@ Giants), Dede Westbrook and Chris Conley (@ Raiders), Zach Pascal and Marcus Johnson (@ Saints) all qualify. 

WEEK 15 NON-PPR RANKINGS: 
Quarterback | Running back | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker

All of those players are risky, but plenty of more-established WR3s are just as worrisome. Tyler Boyd (vs. Patriots), Michael Gallup (@ Rams), Anthony Miller (@ Packers), Jamison Crowder (@ Ravens), and Larry Fitzgerald (vs. Browns), to name a few, aren't exactly optimal plays. There's a good chance you'll be taking some risks with at least one WR spot in your lineup. 

WEEK 15 PPR RANKINGS: Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end

But that's fine. If there's one position you can do that with, it's WR. All it takes is one big play for a receiver to pay off, and if you play the matchups, you have a chance. Things don't always work out -- even with good receivers -- but at this point in the season, the defensive numbers aren't fluky. If you find the right mix of targets and fantasy points allowed, then you can usually find three worthwhile receivers for your weekly lineup. 

WEEK 15 DFS LINEUPS:
FD Cash | FD GPP | DK Cash | DK GPP | Y! Cash | Y! GPP

Note: We'll continue to update these rankings all week, so check back for the latest and individual player analysis. 

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Week 15 Fantasy WR Rankings

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These rankings are for standard, non-PPR leagues.